How to Pronounce "afterthought"
word
ˈæftɝˌθɑt/, /ˈæftɝˌθɔt
AF-ter-thawt
ˈɑːftəθˌɔːt
AHF-tuh-thawt
Definition
An afterthought is something you think of or add later, after everything else has already been planned, said, or done.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæftɝˌθɑt/, /ˈæftɝˌθɔt
British English
ˈɑːftəθˌɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AF-ter-thawt
UK
AHF-tuh-thawt
Listen in Context
He bought flowers for her as an afterthought.
Adding a salad was just an afterthought to the meal.
His apology seemed like an afterthought.
The safety features were just tacked on as an afterthought.